Is 5 1/2 Weeks Too Early for Cc? What else Could It Be?

asked 11 months ago by emma23
Latest answer by Ronald J. Edelson, MD
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Tags: 1 month post-op, capsular contracture, hard

I've had 4 surgerys.1st an augmentation,the 2nd & 3rd due to cc in the left breast & the 4th surgery cc in the right breast.The 4th surgery was 5 1/2 weeks ago along with the removal of cc in the right i had a lift,stratice placed & smooth implants replaced,drains in both. right breast is soft as can be! left is hard,round,high, tingly on the armpit side when i wake up,& i dont have full movement in that arm hurts in muscle.too early for cc being only 5 weeks? i feel like it has no room 2 drop.

5 answers to Is 5 1/2 Weeks Too Early for Cc? What else Could It Be?

Recurrent capsular contracture

Capsular contractures often occur early and you clearly have one. After four surgeries with the same complication you should ask yourself if breast implants are really the best solution to your aesthetic concerns. The risks of permanent deformity increase with every surgery. I would suggest that you consider removal of the implants altogether and be evaluated for some other modality such as breast lift or augmentation using fat injections. Sorry, but someone has to say it! more

J. Brian Boyd, MD
Torrance Plastic Surgeon

Capsular contracture after five weeks

It is possible for capsular contracture to occur that early following breast surgery or it could simply be some post surgical swelling. However, based on your history and the photos you submitted, you may be best off having the implants removed altogether. The photos seem to indicate that you have a reasonable amount of your own breast tissue and you could probably obtain a nice appearance to your breasts by surgery that does not involve implants. They may ultimately be slightly smaller... more

Ronald J. Edelson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Repeated Capsular Contracture

Capsular contracture is a complication of breast augmentation that is incompletely understood. The leading theory of the cause at this time is a low-grade infection but blood collections (hematoma) are also implicated as are silicone gel leaks. In most cases, the cause remains unknown. Whatever the cause some women are prone to recurrent capsular contractures and it sounds like you are one of them, and you appear to have one in your left breast now. Most likely you will continue to have this... more

Joseph Fata, M.D.
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

The before pictures would help

Capsular contracture is possible but it can be implant placement or uneven muscle release. You had more than usual corrective surgeries and it would recommend you consider bilateral implant removal. I have treated more 45 patients that have failed implants. I have removed the implants and done fat grafting. You can check my web site for examples. If you keep having problems with implants, you may consider alternative to the implants.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Is 5 1/2 weeks too early for a capsular contracutre

5 1/2 weeks is not too early for a capsular contracture. I am unclear as to whether you had Strattice placed just in the left breast or both. In any event, discuss this with your surgeon. If the implant is hard and high, chances are it is due to a capsular contracture. If it is also larger, it is possible that you developed a hematoma after surgery, and this will almost invariably lead to a capsular contracture as well.

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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